Piston and Spring Installation

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Fig 1: Identifying 1-2-3-4 Clutch Components

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
1	1-2-3-4 Clutch Piston NOTE: DT-46623 seal protector prevents the piston seal lip from damage during installation. Apply a thin coat of ATF to the I.D. of DT-46623 seal protector to ease the installation of the piston. Special Tools DT-46623 Piston Seal Protector For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .
2	1-2-3-4 Clutch Spring
3	1-2-3-4 Clutch Spring Retainer Ring CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Procedure: The retainer opening should be supported by a spline tooth of the case. Install DT-46632 spring compressor and DT-48056 spring compressor bridge and retain to the case using 2 case cover assembly bolts. Turn the DT-48056 spring compressor bridge compressor bolt to compress the 1-2-3-4 Clutch Spring until the retaining ring groove is exposed. Push retainer ring into the groove. Remove DT-48056 spring compressor bridge and DT-46632 spring compressor. Air check the piston operation by applying air to the 1-2-3-4 clutch feed passage in the case. Excessive air leaks indicate damage to the clutch piston seal. Tighten 12 N.m (9 lb ft). Special Tools DT-48056 Spring Compressor Bridge DT-46632 Piston Spring Compressor For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .

Callout

Component Name

1-2-3-4 Clutch Piston

NOTE:

DT-46623 seal protector prevents the piston seal lip from damage during installation. Apply a thin coat of ATF to the I.D. of DT-46623 seal protector to ease the installation of the piston.

Special Tools
DT-46623 Piston Seal Protector
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .

1-2-3-4 Clutch Spring

1-2-3-4 Clutch Spring Retainer Ring

CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution .

Procedure:

The retainer opening should be supported by a spline tooth of the case.
Install DT-46632 spring compressor and DT-48056 spring compressor bridge and retain to the case using 2 case cover assembly bolts.
Turn the DT-48056 spring compressor bridge compressor bolt to compress the 1-2-3-4 Clutch Spring until the retaining ring groove is exposed.
Push retainer ring into the groove.
Remove DT-48056 spring compressor bridge and DT-46632 spring compressor.
Air check the piston operation by applying air to the 1-2-3-4 clutch feed passage in the case.
Excessive air leaks indicate damage to the clutch piston seal.

Tighten
12 N.m (9 lb ft).

Special Tools

DT-48056 Spring Compressor Bridge
DT-46632 Piston Spring Compressor

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .